Safety Precautions

Safety Precautions

If test work must be carried out on a running engine, observe the following:

CAUTION!
There is an accident risk if a gear is accidentally engaged while the engine is running!

• Shift selector lever into the "N" position and engage the parking brake before working with the engine running.

If testing equipment must be used during a road test, observe the following:





CAUTION!
There is an accident risk if testing equipment shifts position or is not secured sufficiently during a road test.

Risk of passenger airbag deploying in an accident.

• Operating testing equipment while driving causes it to shift position.

• There is an increased risk of injury due to unsecured testing equipment.

• Place passenger's seat as far back as possible.

• Only use the Vehicle Diagnosis and Service System (VAS 5052) or Diagnosis System (VAS 5053).

• Testing equipment - 1 - must lie flat on the passenger's thighs and be operated by that person, as shown in the illustration.

To prevent personal injury and damage to electrical and electronic components, observe the following:

• Always switch ignition off before connecting or disconnecting test/measurement tools.

CAUTION!
Risk of destroying electronic components when disconnecting the battery.

• Observe measures for disconnecting battery.

• Only disconnect battery with ignition switched off.